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Summer Intern - Business Support

CompanyOxea GmbH
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide analytical and project support to the Commercial team across sales, marketing, and business development functions. Key tasks include conducting market research, analyzing customer data, and assisting with CRM system enhancements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
648
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
OXEA is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These are used to produce high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, flavors and fragrances, printing inks, and plastics. OXEA employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and markets its chemicals in more than 60 countries.
About the Role

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

 

Job Purpose

The Commercial Intern will provide analytical and project support to the Commercial team while gaining hands-on experience across sales, marketing, and business development functions. This role offers exposure to strategic commercial initiatives and cross-functional collaboration within a global chemical manufacturing environment.

 

 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Support the Sales and Marketing team with business analysis projects, including market research and commercial data analysis.
  • Support the Commercial team across sales, marketing, and business development initiatives while gaining hands-on exposure to key commercial projects, including data analytics, statistical analysis, market assessments, and CRM implementation preparation.
  • Assist with gathering and analyzing market and customer data, developing insights to support strategic decision-making, and contributing to reporting and presentation materials.
  • Support CRM-related activities, help prepare data and processes for system enhancements, and assist with cross-functional commercial projects.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with an interest in business strategy, sales operations, and marketing effectiveness.

 

Qualifications Required

  • Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or data analysis tools preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

 

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience supporting commercial analytics, market research, and business development initiatives
  • Exposure to sales, marketing, CRM systems, and strategic commercial processes within a global chemical manufacturing environment
  • Experience analyzing market and customer data to support business strategy and decision-making
  • Opportunity to develop analytical, communication, and presentation skills in a professional business setting
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals across sales, marketing, finance, and commercial teams

 

Work Schedule

  • Hybrid schedule: In office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Tuesday and Friday 

 

All Employees are invited to participate regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status, and any other criterion prescribed by law.

 

OXEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

Key Skills
Business AnalysisMarket ResearchData AnalyticsStatistical AnalysisCRM ImplementationStrategic Decision-MakingCommunicationOrganizationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint
Categories
SalesMarketingData & AnalyticsManufacturingEngineering